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Weekly Topics
Wings Ablaze: The Phoenix
Are you ready to explore the mythical creature Phoenix through your own artistic creations? We will learn the techniques of tempera painting on a canvas board while getting inspired by the ancient myth of the Phoenix, a magical bird that is said to be able to be reborn from its own ashes!
Wide-Eyed Giants: The Cyclops
Are you ready for an epic adventure? In this class, we'll be using the magic of pop-ups to bring the legendary Cyclops to life! You'll have a blast cutting, folding and coloring colorful paper to create your very own Cyclops. And the best part? You'll get to draw a big, beautiful eye on your Cyclops, making it even more fierce-looking!
Clay Guardians: The Golem
Have you ever heard of the legend of the Golem? Come learn about this legendary, man-made mythical creature, and do a sculpture project! In this class, we will use our sculpting techniques and composition knowledge to create our own Golem sculptures using air dry clay.
Cave Crawlers: The Grootslang
Get ready for an adventure in art while learning about Grootslang, a legendary creature that is part elephant and part snake and is said to be one of the most powerful in the world! We will learn how to mold, shape, and sculpt the Model Magic to create your unique Grootslang sculpture.
Creatures of the Deep: The Kraken
Release the Kraken! Children will learn about this legendary sea creature that may have been inspired by sailors’ sightings of giant squid. Kids will create a mixed media sculpture to bring this many-armed legend to life!
Sea to Sky: The Kung Peng
Have you ever heard about the mythical bird-fish Kung-Peng? It's said to be able to transform into different forms and fly great distances. In this class, we will unleash our creativity, and bring this magical and powerful bird to life using drawing and crayon-resist watercolor techniques!
Prowling Tricksters: The Manticore
You are invited to travel back in time hundreds of years ago to explore the mysteries of ancient Persian mythology. In this class, we will learn about the myths and legends surrounding the mythical Manticore. Then we will use Crayola Model Magic to create a relief sculpture of this legendary beast!
Mysterious Waters: Lake Serpents
Let’s dive into the legends of North America’s Great Lakes region. From First Nations lore to modern-day accounts, these waters are full of history and mystery. Drawing inspiration from creatures like the meteor dragon and the underwater panther, children will paint their own lake serpents against a vibrant, watercolor background.
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